(AI)RM Consulting Ltd. is seeking a UX/UI Designer in a 6 Month Internship role to support our team of engineers, actuaries, data scientists, and developers, providing AI-based risk management and insurance solutions.
This position offers an extraordinary chance for someone who is excited to learn and develop their skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Quality of work and ownership are key qualities for this role. At AIRM, you will be part of a team that delivers new technology solutions, with a focus on driving investment in clean technology adoption for stakeholders in the agri-supply chain, providing support across the entire implementation cycle.
As a UX/UI Design Intern you are excited to push the envelope of company-wide design initiatives and support the development and delivery of a market leading AI-based risk management and insurance platform. You're passionate about design. You're a strong communicator, a problem solver, and enjoy the challenge of working with design constraints. You willbe responsible for a range of tasks, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.
We are open to the idea of the candidate working remotely. The candidate will have to communicate regularly via web conferencing platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the research, design, and prototyping of user interfaces and experiences
- Conduct user research and develop personas, user stories, and user flows
- Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop solutions
- Participate in usability testing and incorporate feedback into design iterations
- Support the team with general administrative tasks as needed
- Contribute to the creation of design documentation and style guides
Requirements:
- Understanding of UX/UI design principles and practices
- Familiarity with design tools, such as Sketch, Adobe XD, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of web and mobile design best practices is a plus
- Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing is a plus
We are committed to helping our interns develop their skills and reach their full potential. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to kick-start your career in UI/UX design – apply now!
You will be:
- Responsible for UX/UI Design
- Produce UX artifacts, mock-ups, interfaces for external and internal projects
- Communicate design rationales effectively to the stakeholders
- Work within a visual design language and brand guidelines
Qualifications/Skills:
- MUST RESIDE IN CANADA
- Degree in Product/Industrial Design, Systems Engineering, Human Computer Interaction or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 2 years working in the field of User Experience/Interaction Design
- Online portfolio demonstrating design experience, or a Master's/Bachelor's thesis on a user experience-related subject.
- A commitment to learning and the ongoing development of your skills.
- A positive and resilient personality. You must be able to embrace feedback and have a desire for continuous iteration and improvement
- Analytical and strategic mindset.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
Skills:
- Clear understanding of visual design principles, aesthetics and responsive design principles
- Ability to strike a delicate balance between aesthetics and engineering
- Clear understanding of modern web and mobile platforms
- Hands on Knowledge of HTML/CSS
- Experience with React an asset
- Knowledge of latest design industry trends and best practices
- Experience with industry standard design tools
- A positive attitude towards problem solving
- A keen learner
- Understanding of branding, marketing and design strategy
- Support design team with various research work
- Take an active role in supporting the business goals and users need
While AIRM's head office is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, a remote work environment is possible. At AIRM, we have an open mind for new ideas, opportunities to work with leading Canadian and global companies, and a dynamic and energetic workplace.
Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
Expected start date: 2023-06-19
